[Goanet] Xavier's College Day 2006
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html Xavier's College Day Pictures at: http://www.goanet.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=20 "Being a graduate is not enough to step into the new world. Assess your strengths and keep the avenues for higher studies always open to you" said Mr. Cesar Menezes, Managing Director of Wallace Pharmaceuticals Ltd., speaking on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Day of St. Xavier's College and Higher Secondary School on December 16, 2006, at Mapusa. Mr. Menezes who was the Chief Guest alongwith his wife Mrs. Maria Emilia Menezes, Managing Director of Indi Pharma Pvt. Ltd., urged the students to grab the opportunities available to achieve their goals. "Start your own business which will give you space to grow professionally. It will involve higher risks but will also yield higher returns" - he added. Mrs. Menezes distributed prizes to meritorious students. In her address Mrs. Menezes who is also the President of the Goa Xavier College Alumni/ae Association and alumna of the first batch (1963) called upon Universities to adopt correct attitudes and to strengthen the effective link between core competencies available and the competencies that respond to the current demands. She requested all the parents and alumni to support the College and announced her gift to the College. Principal Newman Fernandes unfolded the future plans for the College and disclosed that the current dream is to make Xavier's world-class. He commended the efforts of the Higher Secondary School to prepare better equipped students for the College. He said that within two years when most of the infrastructural projects are completed, the College will be ready to apply for the Deemed University Status. Around 150 students were awarded prizes for their meritorious performance. The Prazilia da Silva Fernandes Gold Medal was awarded to Miss Blenure Savia Rodrigues for securing the top position in the M.A. Psychology Examination of Goa University. This was followed by a delightful cultural programme which entertained the audience with live music, plays and solos. The General Secretary of Students' Council, Miss Stephanie D'Souza (T.Y.B.A.) proposed the vote of thanks.
[Goanet] GOA Maroons, Kuwait Goans, Santos, UFC move ahead
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html 17th Navelim Y.C Rolling Trophy GOA Maroons, Kuwait Goans, Santos, UFC move ahead Kuwait: Defending champions G.O.A (Goan Overseas Association) Maroons led by experienced stopper-back James Figueira beat Kuwait Indian football's minnows Don Bosco 2-0 while Siemens sponsored hot favorites Kuwait Goans Association (KGA) beat United Goans (UG) 4-2 to advance to the next round of the NYC Rolling Trophy tournament being played at Sour Grounds, Kuwait City. In temperatures as low as 12° C, Maroons started with a quick passing game and put Don Bosco under pressure right from the start. Deryk Fernandes finished off from close in the second session (1-0) after being denied twice by Don Bosco goalkeeper Stephen Fernandes with excellent saves. Despite Maroons' control of possession, Don Bosco's Larry Aguiar, Diem Dias, Francis Ataide and Roshan Dias looked dangerous at times with their solo runs but Maroons' ever agile Ian D' Souza and Regi Rodrigues were quick to intercept any danger. Don Bosco substitutes Ratan Dogra and Sainath Sarode who came in place of Salman and Ruzario Braganza showed lot of eagerness to equalize. However, Maroons were able to use the runs of Augustine Sequeira, Phillip Dias and Jerry Mello to relieve pressure on their defense. Sudhakaran Swamy of Maroons, surprisingly kept on the bench and used as a substitute, scored the second goal five minutes from end. Maroons held out for the win as Don Bosco failed to create any clear cut chance in the final minutes. Santos Football Club scramble past Kerala Challengers (1-0) In another match, spirited Santos Football Club scrambled past Kerala Challengers to advance to the next phase. Both teams appeared equal throughout the match although Santos were steadier in front of the goal and deservedly snatched the match winner. Xavier Costa scored the important goal (1-0). Kerala Challengers having experienced players in their ranks such as Majeed Rehman, Naushad, Cletus Mathew, Haridas, etc, failed to live up to their standards whereas Santos' Menino Fernandes, Edwin Gomes, Agnelo Carvalho and Darwin D'Cruz excelled throughout the match. United Friends Club (UFC) won their match v/s Curtorcares with an easy 3-1 victory. Evergreen footballer and famous Konkani actor Jose Rod was the live-wire for UFC upfront. He broke into the Curtorcares defense repeatedly and with great purpose -- shooting at goal from any angle. He scored one goal, missed many and created several other chances as UFC dominated most part of the game. Allwyn D'Cunha and Jose D'Cruz were the other scorers for UFC. Curtorcares played their hearts to get back into the game with outstanding play by Revito Dias, Franco Gomes and Dylan Gonsalves and managed to pull one back through Felton Gonsalves (3-1). Kuwait Goans v/s United Goans (4-2) Two goals from Vico D'Souza and one each from Melwin Braganza and Christoven Colaco made the scoreboard look decent for Kuwait Goans Association (KGA); United Goans fought back to find the net twice in the second session. Early pressure failed to produce shots on target but KGA scored the first goal when Vico ran onto a flicked pass from Caridade D'Souza for a finish past the UG goalkeeper. United Goans used all the tactics in the book and succeeded in scoring two second half goals through Savio D'Silva and Joseph Salema. Kuwait Goans Team Manager Nazi Azavedo when asked about his team prospects, pattern and play said, "I am not really happy about our strikers and their ability to score goals. They (specially Jimmy Goveia and Christoven) were a total 'flop'. If we are to play well against stronger teams, our 'forward line' will have to raise their 'individual' game." KGA, one of the strongest teams in the tournament, next plays UFC in the quarter-finals. The forthcoming game will gather high interest in the team which scored 4 goals yet failed to please. NYC Rolling Trophy played under the leadership of NYC President Agnello A. S. Fernandes is in its 17th Edition. The tournament is held under Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) and officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA). Main referees for each game of the day were Richard Dixon, Vincy Pereira, Alvaro Dias and Francis Fernandes. For more on NYC Trophy visit Navelim Y. Centre's website http://www.nycq8.com The Times - Weekly Newspaper - Official Media Sponsor of NYC Trophy Friday (22.12.2006) Fixtures: Ground A A V C Vs Bombay Boys @ 7:00am Santos v/s G.O.A Maroon
Re: [Goanet] MONDAY MUSE: THE JOY OF BEING FEARLESS
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html Pravin, << "Speak through action " to set yourself free! >> Did you set yourself free? If so, when did you do it? What type of fear you are talking about? Is it true fear or perceived fear? Cip
[Goanet] Xavier College Alumni International Reunion 2006
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html Be true witness of human values Pictures at: http://www.goanet.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=19 "Be God's instruments of peace and love in today's troubled world" urged Msgr. Raul Gonsalves, Archbishop-Patriarch Emeritus, on the occasion of the Goa Xavier College Alumni International Reunion on December 17, 2006, on Dr. Mariano Saldanha Lawns of St. Xavier's College. Msgr. Gonsalves called upon the alumni/ae to be true witnesses of the human values. He pleaded with them to show concern for the marginalized, less fortunate and the needy which will help in long way to build a new and just society. Around 120 alumni/ae from USA, UK, Australia, Portugal, Spain and Gulf and another 200 from India attended this 5th reunion which was organized in association with BMX which includes alumni/ae of St. Britto High School, St. Mary's High School and St. Xavier's College and Higher Secondary School. It was home coming to the alumni/ae specially to those spread across the globe. The Reunion, as promised did provide an intoxicating dose of Nostalgia to all who had gathered. Speaking at this inaugural function, Principal Newman Fernandes highlighted the achievements of the College and commended the efforts of former Principals, Fr. Edward Cruz, Fr. Nicolau Pereira and Fr. Antimo Gomes and the successive Patrons of the College, Msgr. Francisco da Piedade Rebelo, Msgr. Raul Gonsalves and Msgr. Filipe Neri Ferrao, who had given unflinching support to the College, without any interference, wherein lies the secret of Xavierian success. Prof. Fernandes appealed to the alumni/ae to help the College in its efforts towards networking with higher education institution across the globe. He disclosed that the permanent memorial of this International Reunion would be the 1500 capacity, Fr. Nicolau Pereira Auditorium - a gift from the alumni/ae and friends of Xavier's. Mrs. Maria Emilia Menezes, President of Goa Xavier College Alumni/ae Association reminisced about her experiences and hoped the Reunion would rekindle old bonds and ties. Mr. Eric Menezes, President of BMX - Goa, stressed the need to establish networking among the alumni/ae who are spread all over the world. He concluded his speech with the BMX slogan Mog Asum di which indeed highlighted the spirit of this Reunion. The Chief Guest for the function, Mr. Joe Nunes, President of BMX - Toronto, stated that he was emotionally overpowered by Nostalgia as he stepped up into the Xavier's Campus and said he was proud and honoured to be a part of this International Reunion. He asked all the alumni/ae to help St. Xavier's and announced his gift for the College projects. Teachers of St. Britto, St. Mary's and St. Xavier's who retired after serving these institutions for 25 or more years of service were felicitated at the hands of their former pupils. A special Souvenir entitled "Reminisce" which means to remember with pleasure was released on this occasion by Msgr. Gonsalves. One minute silence was observed in honour of the deceased Xavierites and prayers were also offered during the Mass held before the Programme. The programme ended with a cultural program with lunch hosted by College and a nostalgic Campus Walk. The function was compered by Miss Renita Ferreira (S.Y.B.Sc)
Re: [Goanet] RE-VIEW: Dor Mhoineachi Rotti...
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html Although you mentioned in your note that Dor Mhoineache Rotti is a 96-year-old publication, first out in 1915, I wonder if you are aware that it was started in Karachi, my home town, by some zealous souls until it was moved to Goa at the time of partition. Card. Gracias, who wasa Karachi 'boy' told us when he visited Karachi after his ordination as bishop in 1946, that it was the only publication his mother read as she only knew Konkani. The Rotti Press still functions in Karachi and brings out the Christian Voice and other publications. Just a historial note to update you on news from Karachi. Alphonso Rodrigues
[Goanet] Goanet News Headines * Dec 19, 2006 * Antagonists set Jan 15 deadline on Regional Plan...
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html * Antagonists set Jan 15 deadline. Demand reformulation that is democratic. (GT) We will die but keep Goa alive: Dr Oscar Rebello. (GT) Inspect new areas under Regional Plan 2011: High Court. (GT) Please don't rape my mother(land): Remo PHOTO: Man carrying billboard... Golf course, casino promoter, World Bank, ADB, IMF, WTO ... brains behind the Regional Plan 2011. Goa destruction lobby: politician, builder, real estate developer, hotelier. * No land conversions for another eight weeks, govt informs court. (NT) * AICC for early solution of Regional Plan. (NT) * Goenkars serve ultimatum to Government. (H) * Regional Plan outbursts reverberate in Delhi. Congress president Sonia Gandhi taking keen interest in issue. (H) * Bombay High Court at Goa on Monday adjourned the hearing in the writ petition on the Final Regional Plan 2011 by eight weeks. (H) * Despite restrictions, speakers (at rally) take potshots at politicos. (H) * Reject business interest of Regional Plan authors: NCP (H) * Jason Keith Fernandes on: Rethinking the aesthetic objection to the Regional Plan. (GT) * 46th anniversary of Goa Liberation Day today. (NT) * Six personnel to get CM's police medal today. (H) * Trinity College of Music concert, concert, Dec 20, 2006 at 7.15 pm * Wake up, Goans says an advert by builder and intending-politician Victor M Albuquerque (Herald) * GMC computerisation: first phase inaugurated. (NT) * Commandos deployed on border check posts. (NT) * Calangute police arrest man for playing loud police, Naikavaddo. (NT) * Goa Saras, expo of self-help groups, from Dec 22-Jan 2 at Campal Grounds.(NT) -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://www.goa-india.org http://feeds.goa-india.org/index.php
[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Dezembrachi 19vi, 2006!
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Akeak soddlo, Pokeak soddlo; Xannoimamank gobrant folloilo. (The real culprits were left and the innocent became scapegoats.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Mega Fare sale on domestic airlines. Call 1-800-11-8747 now! http://india.makemytrip.com/?Camp=MSN&attrib=Dec/Tag/Mega
Re: [Goanet] Secularism
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html --- Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Albert, > Just ask yourself what if there were about 20 like > you and Fr Jude writing about God on this forum. > Guaranteed to reduce the readership of Goanet to > half. > Mario responds: > a) THIS IS AN OPEN PUBLIC WORLDWIDE FORUM. No one is forced to join. > B) There AREN'T 20 people like Fr. Jude writing about God in this forum. So this is a straw man conjured out of whole cloth. > b) If there were 20 like Fr. Jude, so what? NO ONE IS FORCING ANYONE TO READ WHAT FR. JUDE OR ANYONE ELSE WRITES. > >
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html --- JOANITA FERNANDEZ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ... however no Goanetter should impose (directly or > indirectly) his/her religious as well as non- > religion believes on others. > Mario observes: > Maybe I'm missing something, but how would one IMPOSE his or her religion on us, directly or indirectly, when we are not forced to read a word they write? >
[Goanet] Goa news for December 19, 2006
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Israeli terror alert: Rane says Goa is safe (The Economic Times) PANAJI: In the wake of an Israeli government advisory asking its citizens not to travel to Goa due to threats of an Al Qaida attack, chief minister Pratapsinh Rane on Thursday said his state was safe for tourists and stringent security measures were in place to protect them. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/PoliticsNation/Israeli_terror_alert_Rane_says_Goa_is_safe/articleshow/816045.cms *** No vistors at Goa airport from Dec 24 to Jan 2 (The Times of India) Visitors have been barred from entering Dabolim airport in south Goa from December 24 to January 2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/India/No_vistors_at_Goa_airport_from_Dec_24_to_Jan_2/articleshow/843503.cms *** Tourism impacting Goas environment, society: study (Gulf Times) PANAJI: Goas unbridled tourism is having an adverse impact on the states environment and society, says a study sponsored by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=123041&version=1&template_id=40&parent_id=22 *** Indian MPs demand information on Israeli terror tip on Goa (AFP via Yahoo! News) Indian MPs have demanded details of an Israeli tip-off about a possible Al-Qaeda strike in the resort state of Goa ahead of New Year celebrations. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061215/wl_sthasia_afp/indiaisraelgoaterrorismpoliticstourism_061215125106 *** Visitors banned from Goa airport during new year week (rediff.com) The Airport Authority of India has decided to ban visitors and also take adequate precautions considering the possible security threat in the state. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/dec/18goa.htm *** Israelis Warned to Avoid Goa, a Longtime Favorite Tourist Destination for Young Travelers (New York Times) Israel issued a rare terrorism alert warning of a planned Al Qaeda attack on tourists in Goa during the New Year?s holiday season. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/16/world/middleeast/16goa.html *** Iron ore reserves depleting in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 18: Goa, which accounted for more than a third of the country's total iron ore exports last year, will see reserves decline in about 20 years, according to a report. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=67879 *** Visitors banned from entering Goa Airport from Dec 24 to Jan 2 (New Kerala) Panaji, Dec 18: Visitors will be banned from entering Goa Airport from December 24 to January 2 in the wake of a security alert as well as an expected rush of passengers during the period, official said. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=68002 *** Goa on the road to being Las Vegas (IBN via Yahoo! India News) The state government has decided to issue licenses for three more casinos to be opened up in Goa. http://in.news.yahoo.com/061218/211/6ae0b.html *** In warm-up to Goa polls, Alemao sings dissent note (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) Controversial Member of Parliament from Goa, Churchill Alemao, who was caught by a sting camera team demanding kickbacks for disbursing funds under the MPLAD scheme, appears to be hobnobbing with the BJP.With Goa set for Assembly polls in early 2007, Alemao emerged as a major dissident threatening to prop up the United Goans Democratic Party with which he was earlier associated. Alemao has ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/061217/48/6ada7.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Dear John, You wrote: Goanet should be kept 'secular' in the sense that topics relating to all religions that Goans subscribe to should be open to discussion.Religion is part of the Goan psyche and thus forms an integral part of the individual...most of our social and ethic behaviour stems from religious values. John D'Souza What about Goan unsocial and unethical behaviour. Where does that stem from? Do we blame the politicians again? Cheers Roland.
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-news] 2006 Annual Goanetters Meeting in Goa
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Hi, Fred! I'll be in Goa from 28 December to 8 January; hope to see you then, but sorry to miss the meeting. Best, Tim Timothy Walker Department of History University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth, MA 02747 United States of America Dept. Telephone: 508-999-8970 "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding." -- Albert Einstein __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 645
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Is'nt it time to end neo colonialism? The fake democracy imposed has caused more harm than good. Today we are sectarian populace, the only difference is that no arms are used at the moment. Otherwise it would be a Hamas vs Fatah conflict. BC Message: 3 Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:22:10 + From: "Albert Desouza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Liberation of Goa To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed The fellow who could not buy a cycle has now expensive cars. Quo vadis Domini. For whose benefits are we liberated? and the second question is are we really liberated? Albert ___ All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Gabe, definitely shows. Here are the signs: 1) Curse the Catholics, the Virgin Mary and the saints. 2) Have healing services where no one gets healed. 3) Make up tearful stories and call them testimonies or miracles. 4) Preach about God even on social forums like Goanet. Don't feel the urge to follow Him. 5) Assume eternal salvation is yours. 6) Quote sections of the bible but skip the contradictions or inconveniences. 7) Believe that all who do not believe in Jesus will fry in hell. 8) Refer to the bible and say man is superior to woman and gays are not human. If they protest, definitely condescend and backtrack somewhat. 9) If wealthy, say God has blessed you with riches. If poor say you have not believed. 10) Threaten people with sickness and other dire misfortunes to ensure their faith. On 12/18/06, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 17/12/06, Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The easiest way to keep Goanet secular without impeding anyone's right > > to free speech (free as related to liberty rather than to money), > > would be to require posts related to God and religious beliefs to be > > charged Rs. 450 (roughly USD10) to be given to a charity I am setting > > up called "Make A Wish Foundation" that will give all funds received > > annually, equally to the following Goan Churches of: > > > > a) Roman Catholicism > > b) Gospel Assemblies (popularly known as "believers") > > > QUESTION: Does it show that Albert is/could be a Believer ? > -- > DEV BOREM KORUM. > > Gabe Menezes. > London, England
Re: [Goanet] HHN - Hockey and Herr Noronha by BC
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Bosco's funny reply evoked some laughter from me... and also caught my attention to the manner in which Ole Xac/Bernardo is distorting facts. Again. My parents never left "Goa for Brasil". They were economic refugees from Portuguese Goa (which Ole Xac romanticises so much) to railway cities like Hubli/Belgaum and steel-cities like Jamshedpur which post-Independence India (which Ole Xac dislikes so much) was struggling to build in the 'fifties. From there, they went to Brasil. I'm sure this would be the reality of the majority of Goanet's readers, who were also economic refugees, whether in places like "British" East Africa, Abidan, Basra, Aden, Karachi, Rangoon, or wherever Correct me if I'm wrong. The tail pretending that colonial Goa was a great reality are those out-of-touch handful of colonial "elites" who had it good (or thought they did) in those times. The majority of Goans (regardless of religion) was just out in the cold! FN On 18/12/06, Bosco D'Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu Dec 14 21:44:37 PST 2006, Bernado Colaco wrote: > > Herr Noronha, > > > The most retentive statement being your parents having to > > leave Goa for Brasil. I bet if you were to still live in > > Brasil your Portuguese would be wah re wah and entry into > > Goan elitism would have been easy. > > RESPONSE: Had Herr Noronha continued to live in Brazil, its higly unlikely > he would have turned to journalismhe might have strapped on those > golden boots and probably would have treated us to some scintillating soccer > and in the process acquired a name - Xac-edelic, or something along those > lines...;-) -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490
Re: [Goanet] Graduates of Goa Medical School 1902-1942
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Have you added Crisanto Afonso (Calangute) Adelia da Costa (Loutolim) Sonia do Rosario Gomes --- Vilhena Pereira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - > GOA * * * > > WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, > Goa > > WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm > > More info: > > http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html > > Add some more: > > Jose Manuel da Piedade Rebelo > Antonio Colaco > Luis Alvares > Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php
[Goanet] 3 Video Clips on Goa (including 1995 footage)
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html 3 Video Clips on Goa (including 1995 footage) Did any one go to Bombay by Ship in 1995? What about the local ferry crossing ? Besides Mandovi bridge, Barges, Miramar, Donapaula etc Have you ever been to Panjim Riveira or Aquarius or Quarter Deck (opp. Hotel Mandovi) a restaurant or perhaps, for a wedding or a function may be.. Which was once a public open space ? OK, this was one of my first videos in 1995 with my new Camera VHS-C I am sure, some of you, at least love the songs/music (including Portuguese) which was added about 12 years ago. Only some sub-titling done now http://youtube.com/watch?v=-ueI2jSjfBA Goa 1995 Part I ( about 8mts) http://youtube.com/watch?v=IQuVnVB08_Y GOA 1995 Part II (6mts) Note:When watching, don't just watch the main subjects, see the background areas like hills etc too and compare it with that of now. If necessary, watch it more than once. One may even see a little bit of RP 2011. This one (below) is a trial photo feature of Anjuna/Baga/Calangute (ABC), done only last night.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=MB3vpFffw9k ABC Beaches of North Goa (2mts) Enjoy watching the show. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html --- Vidyadhar Gadgil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My problem is that this kind of stuff is totally > off-topic. I have no desire to be flooded with > religious mail, however profound and uplifting, of > whatever denomination. If I did, I would join a > religious mailgroup. > Mario observes: > I have not seen anyone flooding Goanet with religious propaganda, so this comment seems superflous to me. > Vidhyadhar writes: > > Doubtless Roland's stand will be criticised on > various grounds like free speech. Well, in that > case, every time there is a religious post on > Goanet, I think I will post an extract from the > "Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster". > Mario observes: > Vidhyadhar, the principles of free speech that the Indian and American patriots fought and died for was to protect the inalienable rights of every single individual, even the most obnoxious among us, including those anti-religious elites who have little respect for the opinions of the rest of us gullible peasants. >
[Goanet] GOANS SAY NO to REGIONAL PLAN 2011
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html The Save Goa Movement Goa Bachao Abhiyan held an impressive meeting this afternoon 18th December, 2006 at 1500 hrs at the historic Azad Maidan at Panaji. The sea of humanity men women, youth, priests representing the Catholics and the Bahujan Samaj socialites NGO representatives poets writers musicians playwrights were all present . Several action Groups of NGOs carried impressive placards banners warning fellow Goans of the dangers that lie ahead with the implementation of the draconian Regional Plan 2011 in its final form notified now on 9th August 2006 for objections . Speaker after Speaker castigated the elected representatives of both the ruling and the Opposition for remaining silent on the Regional Plan ever since it was first notified on . Without mention of names those targeted were the Chief Minister of Goa , the MLA from Poriem in Sattari taluka which constitutes the western Ghat taluka and is prominent for being one of the worlds biodiversity region, the other was the Minister for Town and Country Planning Mr Anatanasio (Babush) . The people of Kundaim, Chicalim and Valpoi came in for special praise for they have shown the world what the peoples power can do to bring in check the elected representatives . The most impressive speech was of Mr Remo Fernandes a singer of international repute . He described in no uncertain terms the forty elected representatives parked up in the Goa Legislative Assembly as the servants of the people. But these servants were disloyal. He said the voters employ them viz elect them through the ballot and instead of being loyal they first sell the things of the house almost everything and eventually turn to rob their masters. What then does one do to these robbers someone shouted shoot them No he replied they need to be kicked out . He firmly stated that it was wrong to single out the Minister of Town and Country Planning as the entire Cabinet was responsible for the developments. He also castigated the former CM who promised to help throw the Regionl Plan 2011 out only if they were elected to power. The speakers also resolved that the Regional Plan 2011 be scrapped forthwith. Others who spoke were Mr A. P Bhatikar ex MPT Chairman, Dr Francisco Colaco, Dr Oscar Rebello, Ms Patricia Pinto, Mr Aires Rodrigues, Mr Prajal Sakhardande, Mr Roland Martins, Mr Froliano Machado Mr Seby Cota, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo and several others. There was a power point presentation on a screen showing the extent of damage that would be done with the hills and paddy fields to be converted into settlement areas. There was also an exhibition. Sidelights There was music provided by Mr Remo Fernandes and Ms Hema Sardessai, and another Hema Sardessai word of praise for Mr Parrikar raised eye brows from the organisors The organisors decided to restrict the speeches to three minutes but Mr . P. Bhatikar broke the protocol by making long winding speech. Dr Rebello tried a quote of late Dr Manohar Sardessais but his reading of the same left many confused. Supporters of Ms Victoria Fernandes Deputy Speaker rightly felt that Ms Fernandes had done a lot to save Goa from the ill effects of the Regional plan but was not given her due thought seated prominently Ms Sashikala Kakodkar ex CM was seated in the front dais. Many argued if politicians were not to be seen on stage why were the likes of Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, Mr Froliano Machado given prominence on the stage. Three children against whom a cognizable offence was filed were brought on stage and the crowd cried shame shame. The crowd was made to stand up and swear on oath that they will do everything and anything to protect Goa, and oppose the Regional Plan. Some of the rural folks that came from far flung villages of Quepem Canacona Sanguem felt that most of those on the dais were landowners and were themselves responsible for the sale of land to outsiders, now that they have realised their follie they are forced to seek their help Yet another stated that none of the speakers could win an election and therefore they could not be taken seriously by the politicos who are hardskinned. Some villagers felt that the speakers should now organise a public meeting in South Goa and specially on the coastline or the Old Conquests as these were prime lands for realtors. GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Downl
[Goanet] albert writes
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Albert writes Does any one know Kevin Rex D'Souza from Salmona Saligao Goa ? He is the brother of Tony Rex and Ralph . Kevin is in canada. Incase anyone knows him please send me his email address as I need urgently to write to him. Incase he is on goanet then he can write to me on [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have not heard from Dr.Suresh D'Mello who is in states. Dr.Suresh D'Mello is also from Salmona Saligao Goa.Incase anyone knows him please give him my love albert _ Stay in tune with the latest styles! Check out the happening fashion trends on 'Wardrobe watch'. Only on MSN Lifestyle http://content.msn.co.in/Lifestyle/Moreonlifestyle/LifeStyle_091006_0551.htm
[Goanet] lifeguards
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Bosco, There are plenty of qualified lifeguards in Goa(I know many of them from my days representing the state in Swimming) but here is the problem. 1] They all want permanent(not contract) Government jobs in the various SAG swimming pools in Panjim, Margao, etc. As you might be aware, the dream job for many people in Goa is a Government one (KTC driver being the hottest one!). No prizes for guessing why. 2] Some of the lifeguards are from the "wrong" constituencies. Interestingly, some watersports operators in Baga-Calangute-Candolm stretch had offered to take a contract(on a trial basis at first) to ensure the safety of all tourists using that stretch. These guys have better equipment(jet skis, speed-boats) and experienced manpower that can be very easily trained. Being local, they also have the muscle power to prevent drunk tourists from venturing into the sea. Unfortunately, the offer was not taken seriously. Regards Sunith Bosco writes: 2) Who uses the pools at the Swimming complex at Campal? I assume the youth living within a reasonable distance. The GTDC can sponsor/finance a program that would introduce formal swimming courses that would lead to being certified as a lifeguard over a period of 2-3 years. If the program is in place permanently, there could be a permanent supply of lifeguards. On a cynical note of my own, its quite likely that certified lifeguards have moved on and out of Goa..or..nobody wants to be a lifeguard as the job is not as glamourous as Baywatch makes it out to be. - Bosco Toronto, CA -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Goanet] a reply
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Hi Albert Seasons greetings to you and your loved ones. I have read your posts extolling your strong belief in Catholicism and I respect you for your sincere fervour even though I am not inclined to share this with you. I have also noted that you do seek varied answers to questions from persons who may seemingly not agree with your religious views. In like manner, I should like to ask you, as a fervent Catholic, how you can reconcile the historical accommodation by the Catholic Church in Goa, of the abomination of racist belief in caste among its practitioners, with belief in Catholicism--- including within its own current/former clergy? Kind regards Cornel DaCosta, London, UK. - Original Message - From: "Albert Desouza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 9:55 AM Subject: [Goanet] a reply > Albert writes > Who is this Roland Francis a VIP or MP ? When I wrote about God and Jesus > he > wants writings on Religion to be banned.
[Goanet] **DEAR AUNTY No. 33 - WEEKLY HUMOR :-))**
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html **DEAR AUNTY No. 33 - WEEKLY TOP 12** _ 1. DEAR AUNTY, Why you went only Goa Sudharop raffle - others too fiery to sell?? Machis Dear Machis:Hey, I camphor the draw, not to sulphur others ! (hey, I came for the draw, not to sell for others!)* _ 2. DEAR AUNTY, My New Year prediction - Cosa Nostra mafia gonna get you, haha! Ramus Damus .. Dear Ramus: My dear ignoRamus, you're no Nostra damus ! _ 3. DEAR AUNTY, One night, my Goan bride took off her clothes and vanished! How?? Bruto ... Dear Bruto: Aha! That was the great Indian 'rope' trick ! (roupe=clothes)* _ 4. DEAR AUNTY, I scholar, but sneeze constantly "Shiin, shiin!" Pls.knock-knock my nose! Mo Dear Mo: "Knock! Knock!".."Konn re?"."Shiin!" "Shiin konn??"."Arre, pishaShinkonn brute!" (shinkonn brute=educated, but beastly!)* _ 5. DEAR AUNTY, Our priest told my Dad to marry me off on 1st Jan, not during Xmas! Why? Jen .. Dear Jen: He New Year father! _ 6. DEAR AUNTY, I want to become instant priest, all sacraments, in 24 hours. Help! Sam Neri . Dear Sam: Why don't you try the Rush-all seminary ?? (Rachol seminary!)* _ 7. DEAR AUNTY, For the hundredth time - what shall I take to come pose for you? Mario ... Dear Mario:Campose. 100 tabs. _ 8. DEAR AUNTY, Is Gov'ment building new Zuari bridge, or just using old, rusty boats? Jose .. Dear Jose: Don't you know that's just another Gorment ferry-tale?! _ 9. DEAR AUNTY, Is it true old tiatrists flop because they become alcoholic? Jacob ... Dear Jacob: You know, I think it's the 'boos' that finally gets them ! (boos/booze)* _ 10. DEAR AUNTY, Is it true the Dudhsagar flowing waters taste of sweet milk? Joe . Dear Joe:Dudhsagar? False! (Dudhsagar Falls!)* _ 11. DEAR AUNTY, I protested the loud temple-bells, and they sent me the puri-walla! Why? Pan . Dear Pan: Idiot! Did you request "Arre, bell purr re !!" (bhel puri=Indian snack)* _ 12. DEAR AUNTY, You think you're so pure, dont you? Who sent you to preach to us?? Albert Dear Albert: Exodus 16:4.And the Lord said "Behold, I am sending Mana from heaven!" (mana=aunt!)* _ Disclaimer: all original material [EMAIL PROTECTED] *translations for 'tube-lights' & non-konkani readers worldwide. Forward with acknowledgement. http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=574 _ Enter the "Telus Mobility Xbox a Day" contest for your chance to WIN! Telus Mobility is giving away an Microsoft Xbox® 360 every day from November 20 to December 31, 2006! Just download Windows Live (MSN) Messenger to your IM-capable TELUS mobile phone, and you could be a winner! http://www.telusmobility.com/msnxbox/
[Goanet] Goa Regional Plan
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html There have been some messages on Goanet about objection to the regional plan that has been announced. And it seems to me that one of the major target is the Town and Country Planning Minister, namely Babush. Not living in Goa, I am not fully clued with the local politics, and the various pulls and pressures. But I remember a glowing article on the same minister a few months ago, and at the time no one gave an alternative perspective on the person. In the article, there was no mention about the views of the minister on various development issues like education, and I did ask for it - without any response. I am, therefore, somewhat surprised at reading some of the adverse comments made against the minister. I do not know if there is anyone on the list can inform us how the person has fallen from grace. If my memory is right, it is said that the Panaji municipality is effectively ruled by Babush, since the majority of the elected members owe allegiance to him. Sachin Phadte _ Get up-to-date with movies, music and TV. Its happening on MSN Entertainment http://content.msn.co.in/Entertainment/Default
[Goanet] Fatal attraction ... and Goaing with the flow
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html < Indian tourists do not understand the power and the fury of the sea, and the dangers of swimming during spring tides.>[Gilbert Menezes] Let's face it, the beaches of Goa have this powerful attraction which unfortunately proves fatal for some. My own hunch is that in the ultimate analysis it's the beaches which draw the multitudes to Goa, not the green hills or the deep rivers. As long as Goa has its vast stretch of public beaches the people will come. Maybe the numbers of foreigners will dwindle as the quality of the experience declines over time. But almost nothing will deter our fellow Indians. As long as there are roads of some kind the Indian tourist will make a beeline for the Goa beaches. The reason for this preamble is to suggest that the Navy should seriously introspect about what exactly it is doing in Dabolim. It will have to level with people about the nature of the security threat it is there to face. And it may have to learn to be able to do more with less per capita. After the signing of the U.S. India civil nuclear bill today, "scaremongering" (to use the PM's evocative phrase in Parliament) will not work the same way it did in the past. The handwriting is clearly on the wall. If the Navy does'nt scale down in Dabolim on its own then one day there will be a U.S.-style Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) mechanism which will put the screws on all military bases in the country in terms of more transparently assessing their military value and local political support and weighing them against their monetary cost. Cheers.
Re: [Goanet] Ballu’s life: A mockery of Goa Libe ration
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Dear Tony, As to the public manner in which I gave my little bit, who really knows whether it was because I am a self-seeking pharisee or whether I wish to encourage others on Goanet to do their little bit sometimes too. Perhaps a little of both, aah, to quote our Frederick Noronha's favorite phrase. Suffice it to say I was touched by your article about the plight of Ballu Velip, that I wished to bring one smile to his day and that I was reminded in spirit by those famous words: Whatever you can do, do not put aside For who knows You may never get to walk that road again or words to that effect. Regards, Roland. On 12/18/06, Anthony M Barreto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I will certainly do it Roland. I also appreciate your > kind gesture. > It's bad that you will not personally see the pleasant > surprise and smile of happiness on his face on this > special experience of his life. > William Blake has rightly said, "He who would do good > should do it in minute particulars. General good is > the plea of the scoundrel, hypocrite and flatterer." > What is beyond my simple comprehension is why you > insisted my reply to you be on the goanet. May be you > hope that it should encourage others to do good > however small "in minute particulars." > Best wishes for a meaningful Christmas! > Tony Martin
Re: [Goanet] Save Goa - from its politicians!
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Tony Correia-Afonso, Thank you very much for posting the briefing on the "Regional Plan 2011" - the politics, the politicians, Minister for Town & Country Planning, cabinet ministers, Chief Minister and particularly the legal aspects as it stands. BTW, has any Goanetter seen the "Regional Plan 2011" ? If so, what are the observations? Buddhists believe that everything has a begining and the end. Is this begining of the end of the Town & Country Planning Minister and Congress Government? Or, will it be end of Congress Government and the Town & Country Planning Minister will join the next government (BJP)? Cip
[Goanet] Rajan Parrikar's photographs of the Save Goa rally (12/18/2006)
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Please see photos by Rajan P. Parrikar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at http://www.parrikar.org/images/savegoa/index.html -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: On that cold, winter morning... a childhood memoir (Tony Fernandes)
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html ON THAT COLD, WINTER MORNING: A CHILDHOOD MEMOIR Tony Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] CUMBIEM MOROD, GUIRIM, BARDEZ, GOA: I recall that cold morning. I had risen early to study for my second tri-monthly examinations. Mother was in the kitchen, preparing tea. It was then that I heard ear-deafening noise of what seemed to be low-flying aircraft. A little later, I put out the kerosene chimney lamp. Mother and I cautiously peeked out of the window, but saw nothing. The sun had not yet risen. The pre-dawn sky in the east cast a faint scarlet glow. I could feel Mother's fear, as the preceding days had been quite tense. We were aware of the trouble that had been brewing up. A statue at Mapuca had been blown up a few days earlier, causing anxiety among the populace. Suddenly we heard a knock on our door. We remained still and silent and only opened the door upon realizing it was our neighbours, calling out to us in low voices. They had come over to ask Mother whether she had any idea what was happening around us. Mother told them that she thought that the noise came from fighter aircraft, as a result of the political tension prevailing at the time. We all went out when the sun had risen. We could see smoke billowing out from the town in the distance. By noon the word had spread that the Indian Army had reached Mapuca and that Air Force jets had bombed the army barracks and some government buildings in town. We also learned that the barracks there were in fact empty at the time. The Portuguese soldiers had probably left the previous night on the orders of the Governor General. He was subsequently considered to be a wise man in ordering a retreat and a surrender that followed. It was the talk in our village that he did not want the Portuguese soldiers to put up a fight, as human lives would have been lost in the crossfire -- in the event of bombing and fighting between the armies. I realized that my mother's appearance was one of sadness. I felt sad too as I could not go to school. The Indian Army had occupied my school, pitching their tents on our football field. My father had always said that we would one day be liberated, but my mother thought otherwise. I remember running on the winding path leading to the red mud road that passed through our village, along with other boys, to see the Indian Army proceeding slowly, heading for the capital, Panjim. Certain sections of the main road from Mapuca to Panjim were not usable. The bridges were destroyed by the retreating Portuguese soldiers. I saw young boys, accompanied by older folks of our village, waving out to the Indian soldiers sitting on top of their tanks in full battle gear. I waved out as well! The boys shouted "Jai Hind" and I followed doing the same. I was fascinated with the artillery comprising of huge tanks, armoured cars, jeeps and trailers, gun carriages with canons of different shapes and sizes towed by trucks, proceeding towards Panjim, They created clouds of dust as they rumbled along. Most of the soldiers had moustaches, beards and turbans: all were smiling. The line of army vehicles continued long after dusk and trickled into the night. The situation remained tense for many days and nights. A sudden hush seemed to hover over our lives. We returned home playing football in the fields long before sunset. One evening, as we wound up our usual play at our improvised football ground, I overheard some of the bigger boys saying that we now 'Indian subjects'. But the only 'subjects' that I was concerned about were those of my curriculum like Geography, History and Religion, that had to be postponed into the New Year. It seemed like everything had come to a halt. School football tournaments were cancelled as both our football fields remained occupied by the Army for some time. Our juniors volley ball finals were disrupted. There was no midnight Mass in my favourite church or at any other chapel in our village that Christmas and no New Year's Eve Dance. Perhaps it must have been the only New Year's Eve when Johnson & His Jolly Boys -- the hot favourites of the time -- did not play. It was long before mid-night that the lamps and candles burnt themselves out in the lanterns and Christmas stars in front of the houses in my village during the Yuletide of that year. Everything was calm, quiet and dark with the exception of the brilliant star-lit sky. Everything was silent except for the intermittent hooting of the owl -- heard but neve
Re: [Goanet] lifeguards
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html My dear Bosco, my post arose out of frustration and not cynicism. I am a senior who walks the lovely stretch of south Goa beaches everyday for the past 10 years, come sun, or rain. I have seen the empty lifeguard stands, and the empty promises of the Govt. all these years, while scores of tourists die, especially during the monsoons. I have personally hollered at numerous tourists to get out of the stormy seas during the monsoons. Two years ago, I managed to get 2 drowning people out of the water, with assistance of the local fishermen. One we manged to save with CPR, the other breathed no more. In most cases, Indian tourists do not understand the power and the fury of the sea, and the dangers of swimming during spring tides. In most cases, all it needs is for someone to patrol the beaches and warn careless swimmers who venture too far. Im not up to doing it, thank you. regards, Gilbert Menezes > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:14:01 -0500 > From: "Bosco D'Mello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Goanet] lifeguards > To: > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > ON Thu Dec 14 01:34:29 PST 2006, gilbert menezes wrote: > > > Heres what Fatima should now do. Lower the bar for > > qualified lifeguards. Take in guys , who are non > > swimmers, but who have a good throwing arm and loud > > voice. Arm them with orange vests, a lifebuoy tied > > to a long rope, and with instructions to call out > > to all desi tourists who have gone out too far. Just > > like we did with our kids a long time ago. > > RESPONSE: Gilbert, I take it you are being cynical above? > >
Re: [Goanet] RAFFLE: And the winners are....
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html --- Lawrence Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi George & all of you out there - > I suggest we have a similar raffle for Easter 2007, I am confident that most > of you out there > will support my suggestion & donate towards a worthy cause. I will start off > with a donation of > US$100. > God Bless! > Lawrence Hi Lawrence Thank you for your generosity and support. Yes, Mervyn and his wonderful group of supporters and planning RAFFLE II. We are very grateful and appreciate everyone's support. Regards, George
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html On 17/12/06, Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The easiest way to keep Goanet secular without impeding anyone's right > to free speech (free as related to liberty rather than to money), > would be to require posts related to God and religious beliefs to be > charged Rs. 450 (roughly USD10) to be given to a charity I am setting > up called "Make A Wish Foundation" that will give all funds received > annually, equally to the following Goan Churches of: > > a) Roman Catholicism > b) Gospel Assemblies (popularly known as "believers") QUESTION: Does it show that Albert is/could be a Believer ? -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: Ballu�s life: A mockery of Goa Liberation
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html I will certainly do it Roland. I also appreciate your kind gesture. It's bad that you will not personally see the pleasant surprise and smile of happiness on his face on this special experience of his life. William Blake has rightly said, "He who would do good should do it in minute particulars. General good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocrite and flatterer." What is beyond my simple comprehension is why you insisted my reply to you be on the goanet. May be you hope that it should encourage others to do good however small "in minute particulars." Best wishes for a meaningful Christmas! Tony Martin --- Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Please send your reply to Goanet with a cc to me. > Roland. > > On 12/17/06, Roland Francis > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dear Anthony Barreto aka Tony Martin, > > > > Please take a kilo chocolate cake from a Margao > bakery, a bottle of > > the usual liquor best enjoyed by Ballu Pundi Velip > and a bouquet of > > flowers and deliver them to him with an envelope > containing Rs.500. > > > > Tell him it is from someone in Canada who > appreciates his unfurling > > and lowering the Indian flag and his services to > the Poinguinim > > (wherever that is) panchayat for those long and > faithful years. A > > Christmas gift, perhaps. > > > > I shall send you the money by Paypal. It is most > convenient, costs you > > no fees and all you have to do is set up an > account. (www.paypal.com). > > Or a bank draft if you will, though that will take > a much longer time. > > > > Please confirm you will do this and the amount I > need to send. Thank > > you in anticipation. > > > > Cheers, > > Roland. > > > > On 12/16/06, Anthony M Barreto > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Balu's Life - A Mockery of Freedom. > > Meet Ballu Pandu Velip. He is not your archetypal > great man. > > He has not won any gold medals. > > Forty one years of freedom has not changed much, > he says on an emotional note. > > He retired after 37 years with not a single penny > to take home in > > retirement funds. > > For all his dedication and steadfast commitment, > this exceptional man > > was not felicitated with as much as a bouquet by > the Poinguinim > > panchayat. > > Tony Martin. > > > > > -- > Roland Francis > ** Anthony M Barreto aka Tony Martin Freelance Writer and Author Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa -- 403728 M: 9422390701 R: 91-0832-2632012 www.canacona.net * __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Investing in human resources
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html [Bosco D'Mello] Bang on target, Bosco. Nowadays "training" goes under the fancy name of "investing in human resources". India is generally rather poor at it though it is potentially 'wealthy' in it. Without worthwhile natural resources of the kind India has, Japan based its entire economic development strategy on HR and see where it got to by the mid-80s. I dont know which country can beat Japan at training its workforce. Here in Goa, as proud owners of a ground floor flat, my wife and I find ourselves informally 'training' the janitorial workers we come across daily to develop core competences in cleanliness and orderliness. Its a thankless task and by the time you see glimpses of results, there is some turnover or rotation in the staff and we have to start over. Then there's the "bureaucratic" mind set which is so pervasive. "That's not my job" or "it will cost you" are common responses. Its a challenge to treat these folks like "extended family" as the Japanese do so well. And in the wider Indian society we have the old entrenched ideas of civil disobedience i.e. strikes and bandhs. Not to mention, " come tomorrow". Cheers, Phil.
[Goanet] HHN - Hockey and Herr Noronha by BC
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html ON Sun Dec 17 17:27:26 PST 2006, Bernado Colaco wrote: > The below message is a true diversion from the hockey > disaster. In fact the tennis standard is easy meat for > Leander who plays on the world circuit. Anyways that's > the only medal the jai hinds can cheer about. RESPONSE: BC, You were probably tuned to the wrong station in Guandong...;-) India's tally at Doha (2006): 10 gold, 18 silver and 26 bronze India's tally at Busan (2002)" 11 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze is that an improvement ?? I don't know; depends how big a contingent was sent each time. That hockey medal may prove elusive until Carmo CAN DO something concrete rather than telling us he PLANS TO DO something. On Thu Dec 14 21:44:37 PST 2006, Bernado Colaco wrote: Herr Noronha, > The most retentive statement being your parents having to > leave Goa for Brasil. I bet if you were to still live in > Brasil your Portuguese would be wah re wah and entry into > Goan elitism would have been easy. RESPONSE: Had Herr Noronha continued to live in Brazil, its higly unlikely he would have turned to journalismhe might have strapped on those golden boots and probably would have treated us to some scintillating soccer and in the process acquired a name - Xac-edelic, or something along those lines...;-) Santa's almost here - Don't be naughty; be nicechill !! - Bosco T-dot, CA
[Goanet] NDTV 9.30 p.m. tonight "The Great Goan Land Grab"
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.23/591 - Release Date: 12/17/2006
[Goanet] Performance by Trinity students
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html The students of the Trinity College of Music are performing at the Kala Academy on 20th December 2006 at 7.15pm. Donation passes (Rs. 250 a seat) are available at Wendell Rodricks' showroom in Campal. Entrance free for young music students - especially those who do the Trinity exams. Cheers! Cecil -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.23/591 - Release Date: 12/17/2006
[Goanet] Learning about 'Liberation Day'
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html I found this link to an article by one J.Pillarisetti on "The liberation of Goa; 1961". http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1960s/Goa01.html Some excerpts: Meanwhile GOA TODAY of July 2006 has an article by one Shikant Ramani titled "Battle of Marmagoa Bay (sic)". Its tag line reads hyperbolically " How the Indian Navy made short work of its Portuguese counterpart(!) to liberate Goa from the colonial yoke". It concludes saying that the battle on Dec 18th between a lone Portuguese ship and three ndian frigates lasted just about an hour, i.e. from 12:15 hrs to 13:15 hrs. Last month I had posted a message on Goanet saying that Brig Ian daCosta (retd) had characterised the invasion of Goa by Indian troops as a mere "police action". From the above, I, for one would re-state that as "police excess"!
Re: [Goanet] Condolences to Ignatius de Xelvon & Family
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html The Management and the Players of AVC - Kuwait expresses their heartfelt condolences to Ignatuis de Xelvon on the sad and untimely demise of his beloved father Honorato Felizardo. May the Almighty grant the strength and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss. Xavier Furtado AVC - Kuwait
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 635
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Mr. Souza, Thanks for sharing the info on Goanet. I wonder if this publication is still available for sale as it is of paramount interest for me? BC Dear goanetters, You may find the year-wise list of all who completed their medical studies at Escola Medico-Cirurgica de Goa from 1846 till 1956 in the commemorative volume published by that institution in 1957 (Tip. Rangel, Bastora), on pages 188 ff. Starts with Pedro Gonzaga Augusto de Melo from Raia (Salcete) and ends with Antonio Eduardo Agliardi Dias from Varc? (Salcete), a total of 1075 graduates. There follows a list of 454 graduates in Pharmaceutical studies for the same period. >From the above doctors 92 pursued further training in Portugal in order to obtain recognition of their degree in Goa. It was required for practising in Portugal. Teotonio R. de Souza ___ "My Verdict: The new Yahoo! Mail is far superior..." The Wall Street Journal. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
[Goanet] RE-VIEW: Dor Mhoineachi Rotti...
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html DOR MOINEACHI ROTTI (Our Monthly Bread), a 96-year-old publication, first out in 1915, is being revived by the Jesuits, from the Thomas Stevens Konknni Kendr at Alto Porvorim. It's editors are Frs Ave Maria Afonso and Matev (Matthew) Almeida, sj. Recently, I ran into its December 2006 issue. It's the 90th year of publication (must have skipped some years). Vol 90, Issue 12. Religious articles here: an editorial, Fr Manuel P Gomes on St Francis de Sales, Gospel readings, Tomazinho Cardozon on Kristanv ani Rajkaronn (Christian and Politics): Amche hokk ani kortovya vollkun gheum-ia (recognising our rights and duties). an interview with Fr Almir de Souza who recently visited Canada, a children's section, Edson Fernandes of Chorao on the sacraments, news from the "Catholic world", a question-answer column, letters-to-editor, EJA Fernandes on "amkam xanti di", school students' brief essays, another experience of Christmas by Antonette Fernandes of Velim, A quiz (in Konkani, with a Rs 100 prize), a report from Rachol seminary by Cosme Pereira, a report on the ten new priests (from Candolim, Taleigao, Macazana, Fatorda, Navelim, Tollecantto, Aquem, Colva, Grace Church Margao and Panjim) who joined priesthood recently, the Papal message It's a simple 36-page magazine. With a two-colour colour, and printed in B&W. You can know more about it by writing to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] It costs Rs 50 per year in Goa (if you subscribe till December end). After that, it catches up with inflation and costs Rs 100 per year. Abroad, Rs 500 per year, via airmail. -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://www.goa-india.org http://feeds.goa-india.org/index.php
[Goanet] Goanet Should be Kept Secular
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Goanet should be kept 'secular' in the sense that topics relating to all religions that Goans subscribe to should be open to discussion.Religion is part of the Goan psyche and thus forms an integral part of the individual...most of our social and ethic behaviour stems from religious values. John D'Souza ___ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
Re: [Goanet] lifeguards
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html This is unbelievable, especially in a coastal state like goa. Moreover, cause I work in a beach resort in the gulf and both our life guards are goan. Mr. Bosco is absolutely right with his suggestions in points 1 & 2 below; any strong swimmers can be selected as per the required number and can be trained and assessed whether they meet the standards and a final selection can be done. Also, have checked with our life guard as to where he took the training, and he said he was certified from Navi Mumbai and the Captain of Ports in Panjim. Wish you all a blessed christmas! Regards, Mathilda Carvalho Bosco D'Mello wrote: Suggestions (possibly already instituted) for the chairperson of GTDC: 1) Hire some of the 128 applicants who didn't make it. 2) The GTDC can sponsor/finance a program that would introduce formal swimming courses that would lead to being certified as a lifeguard over a period of 2-3 years.
[Goanet] Lyrics of Konkani Christmas Carol - IE, LOK TUKA ANVDDETA
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html IE, LOK TUKA ANVDDETA Sung by Reva & Chorus (Set on the tune of the song LET IT BE ME Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Tum ailoi hea sonvsaran, munxeakullachea rupan Kitlo moipaxi mog tuzo, amche sovem Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Happy birthday Jezuk mhunnttannam, amchea razanchea razak Bodlop amchea sovem haddumiea, bore zavnk vavrumiea Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Supurlea ballka Jezu, ie amchea kallzan Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde Bagoi soglle amche, anvdde (From Doms antique shelf!) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Ever tasted chocolate samosas? Try Sanjeev Kapoor's chocolate temptations http://www.msnspecials.in/photogallery/photogallery.asp?id=a2006117124625628
Re: [Goanet] A Life for Rs.50,000/-
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Hi Valmiki, Two questions: 1. Was Yetale or anyone brought to justice? 2. Who was Floriano's family - was he married, children and what is the current state of the family? Regards, George --- Valmiki Faleiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A LIFE FOR Rs.50,000/- By Valmiki Faleiro But Yetale was under orders. A message needed to be sent to agitators across Goa. Without any other cause, Yetale ordered the CRPF men to fire. The young man actually ducked some shots, even if a single 7.62 mm calibre, 5.4 cms long bullet, on his abdomen, sufficed, from the dozens of surrounding Self-Loading rifles. Umesh, the other youngster, was luckier: he escaped a medium-distance volley from obviously badly trained marksmen, as he zigzagged across the paddies for dear life. They rained fire into the air and on the ground near themselves, to keep the outraged folks at bay, as they beat a quick retreat. Neighbours rushed the heap of bleeding, torn flesh, now in its last few gasps, to Hospicio. Floriano Vaz was history before he got there. The tears of the small OBC community of Gogol that bright but black afternoon were not in vain. The leaders rushed promises to Florianos family. We will erect his statue, said one. We will name a road after him, vowed another. We will deliver Konknni in Romi script, promised yet another. Empty words. Cheats. I know. I was the Margao Municipal President then. All they delivered was Rs.50,000/- from contributions of Goans worldwide like the Kuwait Konkani Kendr. How much was pocketed from what came from overseas only heaven will know.
[Goanet] a reply
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051398.html Albert writes Who is this Roland Francis a VIP or MP ? When I wrote about God and Jesus he wants writings on Religion to be banned. Some wrote about freedom fighters and he says buy him a cake and envelop containing Rs.500. He wants us to pay Rs450 to write about God or about Jesus. I have a feeling these are the people who do not like to hear about the good news that Jesus is the saviour and king.I would be glad if Mr.Roland Francis introduce himeself to us as which part of the globe you come from and whether there is any church or whether you believe in God and in Jesus. The place where I live, people who do not belong to catholic faith or are christian attend religious functions which teaches about Jesus Christ. They hear mass, listen to the sermons. In kerala Pota retreats go on week after week where fifteen thousand to twenty thousand people from all walks of life belonging to different religions attend to hear the word of God and many times come there for healing of the body and many go back healed. Praise be God albert _ Tried the new MSN Messenger? Its cool! Download now. http://messenger.msn.com/Download/Default.aspx?mkt=en-in
